GUEST VIEW 2014 ballots crowd GOP while Democrats struggle
With the Dec 9 filing deadline looming, Republicans run a crowded slate for statewide posts as six of seven top non juridical offices face turnover. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst may be ousted, while Dan Patrick predicts a runoff after a hard campaign. Wendy Davis looms as Democratic nominee hopeful, Abbott leads GOP, Medina runs for comptroller, and party challengers target Dewhurst and other statewide posts.
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Opening doors for students
Baytown Sun columnist Wanda Orton describes tutoring a non reader, Claude, through Literacy Volunteers of America. From his seventh grade start to reading at a third fourth grade level, his progress hinges on daily practice, patient guidance, and emotional support. The piece stresses reading access for all ages and Orton’s ongoing commitment to opening doors to literacy.
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Today in History highlights notable events on November 20
On this date in history Peregrine White was born aboard the Mayflower in 1620. New Jersey ratified the Bill of Rights in 1789. RFK born in 1925. The Rise of the Golbergs debuted in 1929. Nazi war crimes trials began in 1945. Kennedy announced end of Cuba quarantine in 1962. Alcatraz occupation began in 1969. Franco died in 1975. California stunner finale in 1982. Gore vs Bush recount case in 2000. Michael Jackson was booked in 2003. Grinnell College scored 138 in 2010. Thought for Today: Make haste slowly.
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